Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Bridges to Recovery offers comprehensive treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) using a unique multidisciplinary approach that combines the most modern treatment modalities available to produce rapid results. Our skilled clinicians provide in-depth assessments to gain a detailed understanding of your emotional and behavioral symptoms, and then develop a personalized treatment plan to effectively address your needs. Using a combination of individual psychotherapy, group therapy, and holistic therapies, you explore the roots of your symptoms and their effects on your life while developing the tools you need to disrupt intrusive thoughts and replace compulsive behaviors with healthy coping skills. In a warm, supportive environment, you can take control of your OCD, heal from its destructive impact, and create lasting psychological wellness.

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Ending the Cycle

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by unwanted, repetitive thoughts (obsessions) that cause serious emotional distress. It may also involve ritualistic behaviors (compulsions) that can interfere with normal functioning. Obsessions are often thematic in nature, focusing on anxiety around such issues as contamination, perceived dangers, and preventing harm or illness. The accompanying compulsive behaviors (such as repetitive checking or hand-washing, maintaining symmetry, hoarding, avoidance) correspond to the obsessive theme in an attempt to alleviate the anxiety. OCD can also take the form of compulsive rumination on intrusive thoughts, without the compulsive behavior. Common themes of intrusive thoughts include religious piety, unwanted violent or sexual images and fantasies, and existential concerns. These overwhelming preoccupations can prevent you from engaging in normal activities, creating great distress in both your personal and professional life. One of the most painful parts of OCD is the deep shame many people feel about their illness, leading to social isolation, hopelessness, and alienation from the world around them.

Obsessive symptoms include:

Fear of being contaminated by germs and dirt

Overwhelming urges to create symmetry and order and feelings of dread if things are not aligned

Superstitious thinking, such as believing an object brings luck

Fear of having lost or forgotten something

Intrusive sexual, violent, or vulgar thoughts

Fear of harming yourself or others

Compulsive symptoms and behaviors commonly include:

Excessive hand-washing

Counting in specific patterns

Repeatedly double-checking that doors are locked and appliances are turned off

Arranging things in a specific order

Tapping, counting, or saying repetitive words or phrases

Refusing to discard unnecessary items

At Bridges to Recovery, you have the time and space to focus fully on your recovery and address the cycle of OCD in a sustainable way. Residential treatment offers respite in a compassionate therapeutic environment where you can learn how to effectively manage your symptoms with the guidance of highly trained professionals and empathetic peers. Our close-knit community breaks your isolation, decreases feelings of shame, and gives you a sense of acceptance and belonging. In the comfort of our beautiful facilities, you learn how to replace maladaptive patterns of thought and behavior with healthy alternatives, express your emotions in a safe and productive manner, and release yourself from the pain of OCD. With a 2:1 staff-to-client ratio, we are able to closely monitor your progress and continuously tailor your treatment to ensure your needs are being met. We provide the highest standard of care to support you on your path to healing, creating lasting emotional harmony that can propel you towards a more stable, satisfying life.

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